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Get a Grip on That Fat Toothbrush! -- 12 Great Toothbrush Holders

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Argh!! The struggle to fit a fat toothbrush into a small hole ...

 

Toothbrushes, they are a changing. Toothbrush holders, not so much.

Handles have gotten fatter in an attempt to make it easier, more ergonomic, more stylish, more expensive to get our teeth clean. And that's just with manual toothbrushes! But while the toothbrush has gotten more stylish (and colorful!), holders that can handle the handle are tough to find.

I just completed a remodel of my own bathroom and have been on the hunt for a new toothbrush holder that will match my chrome fixtures and hold my fat toothbrush as well as my rather slender flosser. Check out some of the great ones I found below!!

Criteria for Selection 

I tried to keep this simple. It is just a toothbrush holder after all. The requirements are few for it to be a success:

1. Hold 2-4 items
2. Fit a fat toothbrush
3. Hold onto slim items
4. Be open to the air at the bottom (preferably no collection area, but at least open)
5. Be stylish! This means no cheesy themed holders!!

Shouldn't be too hard to find that, should it? Should it? I actually wasn't sure I'd get to 10!! The biggest challenge was finding ones that were open at the bottom, which surprised me. Second challenge was fitting the toothbrush, third the size of the holes.

Let's see what I found ...

What I Have Now ... 

This is the toothbrush holder I have now. It's lovely, it's gorgeous. But it's not shiny chrome and I can't get my toothbrushes into it half the time because the handles are too fat. Current fat brush from Colgate is working in it just fine, but many of the OralB ones I like to buy won't go.

Brushed-Chrome Toothbrush Holder

Amazon Price: $12.99 (as of 10/07/2008)

Who's to Blame? 

So, in the last 20 years, toothbrush design has become the big thing and suddenly we have oodles of $6 manual toothbrushes with fat handles that don't fit in toothbrush holders. Should the toothbrush people have been working with the size of the holes or should the holder people have been keeping up with the changes in toothbrush design?

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Best Wall-Mounted 

Forma Suction Toothbrush Holder - Stainless Steel by InterDesign


Forma Suction Toothbrush Holder - Stainless Steel by InterDesign
Uses a suction cup but hides it beautifully. And it takes care of fat and slim items by grabbing them at the top. But will it stick to a textured wall or only to tile? Hmmm.
Size: 2"tall x 2 1/4"wide
$3.99 at Organize.com




Stainless Steel Suction Multi Toothbrush Holder


Stainless Steel Suction Multi Toothbrush Holder
Really don't like the suction cup thing, but this model is meant for the shower rather than sink. But the clips are pretty sweet looking.
$5.99 at Organize.com






Vola T11-16 - VOLA TOOTHBRUSH HOLDER




Vola T11-16 - VOLA TOOTHBRUSH HOLDER
Not sure about this one - brushes look a little close together for me. But it meets all the other criteria!
$123.75 at eFaucets.com

 

Allied Brass Prestige Skyline Satin Chrome Tumbler/Toothbrush Holder

Amazon Price: (as of 10/07/2008)

This one scores good style points, but I'm a little concerned about the holes. Hard to tell if they're big enough. But hey, free shipping and easy returns, so it might be worth trying!

Decent Runner-Up 

Delta 75056-RB Victorian Wall-Mounted Toothbrush Holder/Tumbler, Venetian Bronze

Amazon Price: $23.19 (as of 10/07/2008)

Has potential, although it is a wall mount, so might be best used if you're doing a remodel. And haven't finished already like me. :-)

How Some People Store Their Toothbrushes 

After looking for pictures of toothbrush holders, I can totally understand why people get sick. There are some unsanitary ways of sharing, people!!

Toothbrush tumbler by Christian Heindel

Seal holding the toothbrush by blmurch

Still Life with Toothbrushes by KiltBear

Toothbrush by Nico Kaiser

toothbrushes by jimw

Brush your teeth - 1 by ne*

In Thailand, all school kids are to have their own toothpaste, toothbrush and a ...

Toothbrush/toothpaste by alyak

From a short distance and with no contacts or glasses, the back of that toothpas...

Toothbrushes at workplace by Kai Hendry

Many Korean employees brush their teeth after lunch at work. They leave their to...

making myself at home in the guest bathroom by emdot

some people need a place to hang their hat. i just need a place to hang my earri...

Don't forget to brush! by jessicafm

Toothbrush dogs by sfllaw

hygiene promotion by neon.love

experimented with different angles, this was the best one. and i just like the c...

Embrace by jb_brooke

toothbrush holder at my parents house by Sung Sook

Ironic coming from a family that is terrified of dogs.

toothbrush holder by her wings

Best Countertop Holders 

Zack 40275 FOCCIO toothbrush holder f. 4 brushes. squared Stainless Steel





Zack 40275 FOCCIO Stainless Steel
Nice clean lines and nothing to collect gunk at the bottom.
$40.69 at UnbeatableSale.com




York Toothbrush Stand - Round - White Ceramic & Chrome by InterDesign


York Toothbrush Stand - Round - White Ceramic & Chrome by InterDesign
This guy is nice and simple, but I'm not a fan of the ceramic base. Would prefer all metal.
Size: 4"tall x 2 3/4"diameter
$6.99 from Organize.com




York Toothbrush Stand - White Ceramic & Chrome by InterDesign


York Toothbrush Stand - White Ceramic & Chrome by InterDesign
Again with the ceramic base. But this one wins points for being in a straight line. I much prefer that to the circle where your brush might touch someone else's.
Size: 4 3/4"tall x 5 3/4"wide
$9.99 from Organize.com

 

Classic Brushed Metal Toothbrush Holder

Amazon Price: $9.99 (as of 10/07/2008)

Just need it in chrome and I'm golden!

 

Umbra Rain Toothbrush Holder, Glazed Pewter

Amazon Price: $12.17 (as of 10/07/2008)

Big holes, nice open design. But it only comes in bronze and pewter, so no go for me. But it might work in your bathroom. It's quite lovely and a great price!

 

Tooth Brush & Cup Holder

Amazon Price: (as of 10/07/2008)

The holes in this guy look big enough. But it wins some serious style points from me. Right color and everything ...

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The Winner? 

Zack 40267 ABBACO toothbrush holder f. 4 brushes Stainless Steel




Zack 40267 ABBACO toothbrush holder
This was by far my favorite of all the holders I found that met my criteria. It's stylish, functional and not outrageously expensive. (Hey, I found some that were more than $100!) Do I get it or go with something round to match the curves of my faucets?
$39.91 at UnbeatableSale.com

Toothbrush Holders: What's the Buzz? 

Are there other people out there who are fed up with this design issue?
The Flipper Toothbrush Holder: Keep Your Toothbrush Clean
In fact, every time I flush the toilet I picture microscopic bits of toilet grossness floating their way to the toothbrush holder and the thought of it alone is enough to make me lose it. Luckily my friend Frances told me about The ...
stylish and functional toothbrush holder
If I wasn't committed to my electric toothbrush, I'd have already purchased this great branch-shaped toothbrush holder from Jayson Home & Garden. I love the clean white porcelain and the way the organic shape lends itself to holding two ...
Flipper: improving on the toothbrush holder
The shelves in the cabinet are fixed in place, and we've never been able to find a toothbrush holder that fits inside. Holders that sit on the counter would invariably get knocked over, hanging holders wouldn't fit inside the door, ...

I'm Not the Only One ... 

This whole lens got started from a New York Times article I found via a Shelterrific post. Got me thinking that I'm not the only one who is struggling to find the right toothbrush holder and someone else might benefit from my ongoing research.

Antique Toothbrush Holders 

Who'da thunk there would be books on toothbrush holders?

Antique Toothbrush Holders (Schiffer Book for Collectors)

Amazon Price: $23.66 (as of 10/07/2008)

More For Your Home ... 

I have a few different shopping lenses on things for the home. Check them out!! No telling what goodies you might find.

Drop Me a Note!! 

Leave comments, suggestions, feedback here. And don't forget to rate the lens back at the top!!

kab

I use an ET glass from Pizza Hut circa 1982.

Posted June 17, 2008

SusanVillasLewis

Because the sanitizers are not stylish as a rule. :-)

Posted May 16, 2008

The_Book_Garden

some great ways of storing your brush here, the only one you missed was storing them in a sanitizer - despite this I still rolled this to my lens on Toothbrush Sterilizers

Posted May 16, 2008

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